Research
Branch Newsletter - 19 April 2007
New
International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies - Grant Opportunities
The Australian National University (ANU) is pleased to announce grant opportunities available to support collaboration in Asia-Pacific Studies which are to be awarded by the International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies (ANU). The Centre invites applications from recognised centres of Asia-Pacific Studies in Australian Universities for funding under three separate programs in the current biannual funding round: Cross-Sectoral Linkage Program; Institutional Linkage Program and Regional Collaboration Program.
The deadline for the fifth round submission of applications for funding is 30 April 2007 (apply direct, plus one hard copy for Research Branch). Relevant guidelines and application forms are available on http://iceaps.anu.edu.au/guidelines.html. For further information contact Susanna Pietrzak from ANU (susanna.pietrzak@anu.edu.au)
NIH visit confirmed: Seminar on NIH funding and review processes
Dr Antonio Scarpa, the Director of the Centre for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA will be visiting Adelaide in mid May 2007 to discuss the review process for NIH applications. Dr Scarpa leads the CSR’s efforts to better manage the receipt and referral of NIH grant applications and coordinate their review in CSR peer review groups. He has served as a permanent member of NIH peer review committees between 1983 and 2004 as well as a member of peer review committees for the American Heart Association.
The CSR organises the peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications submitted to the NIH. This is your opportunity to find out more about NIH funding opportunities and how to target your research proposal to fit the NIH criteria.
All welcome to attend the public seminar being held:
Monday 14 May 2007
1.00pm to 2.30 pm
Council Room,
Level 7, Wills Building,
The University of Adelaide
RSVP: All WELCOME but numbers limited, RSVP essential: contact Dr Don McMaster by COB 10 May 2007 don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au or 830 33347.
The Sir Mark Oliphant Conferences - International Frontiers of Science and Technology
Funding to stage strategically significant international conferences in Australia.
The Sir Mark Oliphant Conferences - International Frontiers of Science and Technology provide financial support to stage strategically significant international conferences in Australia on high priority, cutting edge, multi-disciplinary themes. A Sir Mark Oliphant Conference must be a stand-alone event and not be part of an existing series.
The Conference series is supported by the Australian Government under the International Science Linkages Programme, and managed on behalf of the Department of Education, Science and Training by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
The Academies are seeking expressions of interest for conferences to be held between 1 January and 31 December 2008. Each conference can be supported to an amount of up to $90,000. Guidelines, information and expression of interest form can be found at: http://www.oliphant.org.au/.
Applications close on Friday 18 May 2007.
Adelaide Thinkers in Residence: Public Lecture
You are invited to attend a Adelaide Thinkers in Residence public lecture "Social Reform in Changing Times" to be delivered by Geoff Mulgan on 19 April 2007. For further information please see flyer
Funding Opportunites
The Funding Opportunities
page on the Research Branch website provides access to all ARC and NHMRC opportunities
as well as the rural and natural resources R&D corporations. In addition,
you can also access the myriad of other funding opportunities available in the
Current List of Funding Opportunities and the Comprehensive List of Funding
Opportunities. Also, you might like to look further at the funding opportunity
databases listed such as SPIN.
Still relevant...
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The Research Branch has established a mailing list for researchers interested in research news. The list circulates information on the major schemes and other funding opportunities, information sessions, prizes, general information relevant to researchers and the regular Research Branch newsletter.
To subscribe to the list, go to http://list.adelaide.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/allresearchers-v.researchbranch
Or contact Linda Knobben at linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au
or on Ext. 34722
NHMRC Progress Reports
This is to advise you that a revised NHMRC progress report form is now available at :
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/funded/manage/policy/progreport.htm
This form is to be used for the following grant types:
Project Grants
Development Grants
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Special Program Grants
Program Grants
Program in Medical Genomics Grants
Strategic Awards
In accordance with the NHMRC Deed of Agreement, progress reports must be submitted to the NHMRC by 31 March following each calendar year in which there were payments or carry forward of funds, except in the final year when the Final Report form must be used.
Where possible please ensure that the revised progress report form is used. However as many researchers may have already commenced a progress report using the previous version of the form, the NHMRC will continue to accept this format for an interim period.
Please forward the electronic version of the progress report to raohealth@adelaide.edu.au
and send one signed hard copy to Chelsea Mudge at the Research Branch (Level
7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, 5005).
Please note the report must be signed by both the first named Chief Investigator
and the appropriate Head of School.
Many thanks to those who have already submitted their reports to the Research Branch.
For further information regarding NHMRC reporting please do not hesitate to contact Chelsea Mudge on 8 303 6329 or chelsea.mudge@adelaide.edu.au.
Applying for NHMRC Funding for 2008
Applicants, who wish to apply for NHMRC Funding for 2008 will need to obtain
an Application ID number. To obtain an Application ID, please send an email
to the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au,
with the details below:
Name of Chief Investigator A
Department and School that the grant or fellowship will be taken up in
Name of NHMRC scheme
Current email address
For further information on individual schemes please visit the National Health and Medical Research Council website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au or contact the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au
ARC Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)
Funding Rules and information for the 2007 Round of LIEF (Linkage Infrastructure,
Equipment & Facilities) Submissions for funding in 2008 are now available
at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInfra.html.
Please ensure you note the following: the University timetable for significant
dates in the application process at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/docs/ARC_LIEF_timeframe_2007.rtf
and changes from the previous Funding Rules, as detailed in section 2 (pp
14-16) of the new Funding Rules. A reminder email will be sent regarding Expressions
of Interest and when ARC Instructions to Applicants becomes available.
NHMRC Career Development Awards
Career Development Awards are available to researchers in the early stages of their careers. They aim to develop their capacity for original independent research; develop their research leadership skills; and help them to establish themselves as independent self-directed health and medical researchers in a research program or as part of a research team.
For further information please contact the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au
All applications for Career Development Awards are due in Research Branch by Friday 13 April 2007.
Applications Open for Funding for 2008 Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development
Application Forms are now available in GAMS (https://gams.arc.gov.au/) for the 2008 Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development. The internal closing date for proposals is Friday 13 April 2007. All applications are to be sent to Research Branch, Dr Don McMaster: don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au
Please also note the following deadline for submitting Eligibility Exemption/Ruling Requests to the ARC - Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development cob 5:00pm (AEST) Friday 6 April 2007.
Funding Rules, Instructions to Applicants, Certification pro formas, Eligibility Exemption/Ruling Request forms and Request not to Assess forms are available on the ARC Web Site from http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/default.htm
Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Grants
Eligible applications must be related to the fields of Medicine, Education, Dentistry, Nursing, Social Sciences, Environment, Mental Health and Allied Health Professions. Funds will be allocated solely to applicants for research undertaken in South Australia or the Northern Territory. Further information can be obtained from the website http://www.crf.org.au
All applications for Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Grants are due in Research Branch by Thursday 26 April 2007.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) visit in May
Dr Antonio Scarpa, Director of the Centre for Scientific Review, which is the portal for NIH grant applications and their review, will be visiting the University on the 14 and 15 May 2007.
Dr Scarpa will present an information session on grant opportunities and the NIH process as well as visiting relevant areas of the University.
His visit will provide an excellent opportunity for researchers and administrators to find out about grant opportunities with the NIH as well as an insight into NIH processes.
The visit is being coordinated by Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch and further information about the visit will be distributed closer to the date. Be sure to put this date in your calendar.
Australian Institute Nuclear Science & Engineering, Postdoctoral Research
Fellowships - Now Open
Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are currently open. Fellowships
are offered at academic level B for outstanding and enthusiastic scientists
to undertake research in areas of science and technology, using the OPAL reactor.
Two research directions have been highlighted by AINSE this year, in calling
for applications for Research Fellowships. For further information, guidelines
and the application form please see the following:
http://www.ansto.gov.au/ainse/postdoc/postdocfellows.html
Please submit one original + 5 copies with an application coversheet, and an electronic copy to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch by 24 May 2007. Chelsea can be contacted on 8303 3716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au
2007 Dementia Grants Program
Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) would like to announce the 2007 Dementia
Grants Program. This year, AAR is happy to be able to offer a larger range of
grants than in previous years. In 2007, AAR will be offering the following grants
and scholarships:
New Researcher Grants:
* 5 AAR Dementia Research Grants of $20,000
* Janssen Cilag Research Grant of $20,000
* 2 Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care of $20,000
Travel Grants:
* Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant of $10,000
* Rosemary Foundation Travel Stipend Grant of $5,000
* AAR Travel Stipend Grant of $5,000
Postgraduate Scholarships:
* Hunter Postgraduate Research Scholarship into the Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
($23,000 per year for 3 years)
* 2 AAR Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Social Research and Dementia ($23,000
per year for 3 years)
Applications for Research and Travel Grants will close 4 June 2007 (Apply direct plus one additional signed hard copy for Research Branch records). Postgraduate Scholarships Grants will be open for application in September 2007. Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250 ; or email: aar@alzheimers.org.au
ARC Linkage International - Funding Commencing in 2008 - ELIGIBILITY EXEMPTIONS
The ARC provides funding under Linkage International for the movement of researchers between eligible Australia based research organisations and centres of research excellence overseas, and to foster collaboration and networking between Australia-based and overseas researchers.
The 'Linkage International Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2008' are now available from the Research Branch website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInt.html
ELIGIBILITY EXEMPTIONS - Eligibility Ruling Requests are due in Research Branch by 2 March 2007. The Funding Rules describe a number of situations where it is possible to submit an Eligibility Exemption Request or an Eligibility Ruling Request for the purposes of obtaining an exemption or ruling from the ARC regarding the eligibility of a proposed Proposal. All such requests must be submitted on the ARC Eligibility Exemption/Ruling Request Form and sent to Research Branch by 2 March 2007. The form is available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInt.html
Linkage International proposals submitted in 2007 (for funding commencing in 2008) include one round only of Awards, ARC International Fellowships and two Internationally Coordinated Initiatives.
The internal closing dates are:
Linkage International Awards - Thurs 5 April 2007
ARC International Fellowships - Thurs 5 April 2007
Social Sciences Collaboration ICI - Friday May 18 2007
Materials World Networks ICI - Friday 16 November 2007
Changes to the Linkage International Funding Rules from the previous year (proposals submitted in 2006) are summarised at Section 2 of the rules.
Research Branch will provide further notification via the All Researchers email list advising when Application Forms and other relevant documentation become available.
Linkage Projects - For Funding Commencing in 2008
Linkage-Projects aims to foster alliances between higher education institutions and external organisations. A specific objective of this programme is to provide opportunities for Postdoctoral and Postgraduate researchers to pursue high quality research collaboration with external organisations.
The 'Linkage Projects Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2008' are now
available from the Research branch website
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html.
Linkage Projects proposals submitted in 2007 (for funding commencing in 2008)
are due for submission at the following internal closing dates:
Round 1 - Friday 13 April 2007; and
Round 2 - Friday 2 November 2007
The main changes to the Linkage Projects Funding Rules from the previous year (proposals submitted in 2006) are summarised at Section 2 of the rules. We will provide further notification advising when Application Forms and other relevant documentation become available.
Prizes
Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research
Nominations are now being called for the Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research, 2007, closing 5pm Friday, 30 March 2007 (apply direct). The Award is open to researchers who have completed their first PhD or MD within the last fifteen years. The annual Award, made in recognition of outstanding individual achievement in health and medical research in Australia, is now in its eighth year and consists of $50,000 and a presentation medal. The announcement of this year's winner will be in June 2007. Further information can be found at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/noticeboard/notice07/_files/excellence.htm
Brain Foundation (SA) - Elizabeth Penforld Simpson Prize
The Brain Foundation (SA) is offering a prize of $20,000 for the best original
research work in any of the basic or clinical neurosciences (neuroanatomy,
neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropathology, neurology, neruosurgery, neuropsychology,
etc.) carried out wholly or chiefly in South Australia during the period
1 January 2005 - 31 December 2006.
Conditions:
1. The donor of the prize wishes to encourage younger research workers so that
candidates for the award should have been no older than 40 years at the
time of completion of thesubmitted work, however, under exceptional circumstances
(eg. late entry into a research career), an older person will be
considered.
2. The application should give the candidate's full name, date of birth, address for correspondence and professional qualifications.
3. Candidates for the award should be nominated by a senior neuroscientist
or clinician, who should state to what extent the work represents the original
work of the candidate. The nominator should also give reasons for considering
the research work to be meritorious. Alternatively, a candidate may
nominate him/herslef, in which case the candidate should submit evidence from
an independent colleague for the place and originality of work.
4. Nominations should be accompanied by three copies of published, in press or submitted research reports.
5. Applications close on Friday 27 April 2007, and should be addressed to: Executive Officer, Brain Foundation (SA), PO Box 125, Unley Business Centre SA 5061.
2007 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Now Open
Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of scientific research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication. Nomination and entries for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are due in Research Branch by 27 April 2007. Further information is available at http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka/prizes/
2007 Prime Minister's Prize for Science: Nominations and Renominations Now Open
Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) are seeking nominations
to the 2007 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Australia's most prestigious
science and science teaching awards. The Prizes are awarded to those who have
made outstanding contributions to science and science teaching and who are
currently active in research or teaching. Nominations close at 5.00pm AEST,
Friday 27 April 2007. Information on Nomination Guidelines and the online
nomination process are available on the Science Prizes website at: www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize
Pursuant to the 2007 Nominations Guidelines, nominees who were previously nominated
for one of the Science Prizes are eligible for reconsideration in 2007 by the
Committee, subject to Eligibility Criteria being met and to the agreement of
nominators and nominees. To encourage and facilitate your renomination, DEST
have a function in their Online Nomination System that allows information previously
submitted (including materials uploaded) to be migrated to create a new nomination
for 2007. All nomination details and documents submitted will be repopulated
to create a new 2007 nomination. You will be able to review, update and provide
further evidence of relevant achievements of the person being re-nominated.
As all nominations are to be sent to DEST via their on-line system, can you
please inform the Research Branch (simon.brennan@adelaide.edu.au)
if you are
intending on nominating a candidate. Closing date is Friday 27 April
2007 at 5.00pm AEST. If you require further clarification or assistance,
please contact DEST (ph: 02 6240 5066); http://www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
For 30 years, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have provided financial support
for exceptional individuals with groundbreaking projects that:
-expand our knowledge of the world;
-improve quality of life on the planet or
-enhance the human condition.
The awards are presented in every two years in five areas: Science and Medicine, Technology and Innovation, Exploration and Discovery, The Environment and Cultural Heritage. However a project may be submitted in almost any field of endeavour. Projects must be innovative, feasible and demonstrate a spirit of enterprise. The deadline for projects from Australia is 31 May 2007. Further information is available at http://www.rolexawards.com/news-update/home.html (apply direct).
2007 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards - Now open for Nomination
The Tall Poppy Campagin is seeking nominations for the prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Awards to be announced on Thursday 16 August 2007.
Guest Speaker: Professor Ian Frazer - Clinical Immunologist - University of Queensland.
- Australian of the Year 2006
- Merck Sharp & Dome Florey Medal winner 2007
To download the nomination form, go to www.tallpoppies.net.au/awards/2007. All nominations are due in Research Branch by Friday, 8th June 2007. For more information contact Pamela McLeod, State Manager, Tall Poppy Campaign (mcleod.pamela@saugov.sa.gov.au)
2007 Frederick Watson Fellowship - $15,000
Have you already made your mark as a scholar? Are you interested in furthering your already substantial scholarly career using the collections at the National Archives of Australia? If so, you should consider applying for the Frederick Watson Fellowship. The fellowship provides a range of benefits for researchers that extend well beyond financial support. Applicants may be authors, academics, senior public servants, former politicians or scholars and should have either a postgraduate degree or a demonstrated record of published work. Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au
2007 Margaret George Award - $10,000
Are you beginning a brilliant career? The Margaret George Award is for those who are establishing a Professorile in their chosen field of research and are interested in conducting further research at the National Archives. Applicants should have a demonstrable record of achievement and the potential to excel further. They could be emergent historians, independent researchers or journalists with a talent for research. Historical research into the collection is not limited to paper documents. It can include photos, posters, maps, architectural drawings, films, plays, musical scores and sound recordings.Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au
